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Department of Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars

*Bringing All Veterans Together*

November 2012 GENERAL ORDERS No. 5

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“SPECIAL NOTICE – SPECIAL NOTICE”

Happy Thanksgiving

From State Commander Williams and the Department Officers

Congratulations to the following Post for achieving 100%+ in membership for the Year 2012-13 Bagley-Gardiner-Foster Post 9,Gardiner * 101.16% * Commander Earl E. Brill

Fairfield Memorial Post 6924, Fairfield * 100% * Commander Roy S. Lawrence Jr.

Maine Officers Leadership Development (MOLD): Will be held 17 November 2012 at Bangor Post 1761 for District 1-6 and on Sunday, 18 November 2012 at Portland Post 6859 for District 7-11. NOTE: District 6 and any members may attend either one whichever is closer for them. Cost will be $10.00 per attendees and is recommended for all Officers of both Districts and Posts. The application is being mailed to each Post Commanders via USPS. Post Commanders: During the month of August, All Post Commanders were mailed two (2) packages containing all of the information and forms needed for the Year 2012-13. Commanders are asked that they provide this information to their Adjutant and Quartermasters as needed for completion of their duties. We have many calls requesting forms which were already mailed in these two (2) packages. Voice of Democracy/Patriot’s Pen/Teacher of the Year Banquet: Be advised that the Department will pay for the banquet tickets for all winners attending the banquet. This is a change as voted on at the Council of Administration meeting on 14 October 2012 and is reversal from the original information provided to all of you from our State Chairman.

************************** 1. January CoA Meeting/Voice of Democracy/Patriots’ Pen/Teacher of the Year Banquet: Will be held on 12/13 January 2013 at the Winslow VFW Post. The Headquarters Hotel will be the “Best Western Plus Waterville” @ 375 Main St, Waterville, ME 04091, tel 1-207-873-0111. Rates for the rooms will be $65.00 + tax. Please make sure that you let them know that you are with the VFW. The CoA meeting will be held on Sunday @ 8:30 at the Winslow Post. Other motels available in the immediate vicinity are with no rates available at this time: Best Western

Inn, 356 Main St, Waterville, ME; tel: 1-207-873-0111. Comfort Inn and Suites, 332 Main St.,

Waterville, tel: 1-207-873-2777 or 1-800-424-6423. The following meetings will be held on Saturday, 12 January 2012 at the Best Western Plus Waterville.

9:30 am – VSO Cmtee 10:30 am – Audit & Finance

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11:30 am – Convention Cmtee 2. Voice of Democracy/Patriot’s Pen/Teacher of the Year Banquet: Will be held on January 12, 2013 at

MacCrillis-Rousseau Post 8835, 175 Veteran Dr, Winslow, ME. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Please send

your check to “Alice Cote, 686 Broadway St., Apt 12, Bangor, ME 04401” and make your check payable to

“Department of Maine, VFW”. Deadline for ticket purchase is 31 December 2012. NOTE: There will be

No tickets will be sold at the door, tickets will not be held without payment and there will be no refunds on

the banquet tickets). Banquet ticket order form is attached to these General Orders.

3. Post Commanders: The National Council of Administration at the August 26, 2012 meeting voted and approved to amend Section 208, Change of Name, in the Manual of Procedure by replacing the second paragraph with the following: “A Post shall not change its name to the name of a living person, other than a living Medal of Honor recipient, only after written consent from the recipient has been received, nor adopt a name already adopted by another Post in good standing in the Department.” 4. Annual Members: Are reminded that their membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States expires December 31, 2012, unless their 2013 dues are paid and reported to Department and National Headquarters. Every effort should be made to renew the membership of continuous members and also sign up new and reinstated members prior to January 1, 2013. In addition, any officer or committee member whose membership is not in good standing by reason of failure to pay current years dues shall forfeit his eligibility to hold any office for the remainder of the administrative year. 5. Attention of Post Commanders: Is directed to the Commander-in-Chief’s decision in response to questions raised concerning alcoholic beverages in the Post meeting room during the Post meeting as set forth below: It is held to be objectionable and contrary to accepted rules of order and proper decorum implicit in the ritual of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to permit alcoholic beverages in the Post meeting room during the Post meeting. Accordingly, the presence, dispensation, and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in VFW meeting rooms during VFW meetings is unacceptable and is prohibited. Any such practice known to exist shall be terminated. It is the intent of the Commander-in-Chief’s decision, regarding this response, to include Post, County Council, District and Department meetings, whereas it is held to be objectionable. Please refer to Section 1001 (24.) of the National Manual of Procedure. 6. CoA and Cmtee Members: District Commanders are reminded that in case you are unable to attend the CoA meeting that a representative is sent in your place. All CoA and Cmtee members are advised that you must notify both the State Commander and the State Adjutant if you are unable to attend a Council of Administration (CoA) meeting for the year 2012-13. Also, a copy of your report MUST be forwarded to the State Adjutant prior to the CoA meeting for presentation at the meeting. CoA members are also reminded not to purchase the 2012-13 By-Laws/Manual of Procedures book as they will be purchased by the Department. 7. VFW National Awards for Public Servants: Post Commanders are reminded to submit their submission

for Public Servants (Law Enforcement, Firefighter, Emergency Services) to the State Adjutant’s office NLT

January 1, 2013. Documentation required for all candidates should include the following:

*Nomination letter containing the candidate’s name, title, address, telephone and identifying the award for

which the individual should be considered,

*One page resume of the candidate’s overall background,

*One page resume of the candidate’s background in their respective field,

*One page listing of the candidate’s accomplishment and awards in their field;

*Photograph (preferably a head shot) of the candidate.

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8. Post Commanders: Section 218(a)(1)k states: Post Commander will assure that he or his representative attend all properly called District Conventions or meetings (if applicable). Note: For those Posts not able to attend the District, they are asked to forward a report of their Post activities to the District Commanders prior to the District meeting to keep the District Commander informed of your activities and also assist him in preparation for upcoming Council of Administration meetings. 9. Solicitation of Funds: IAW Section 214, Posts may solicit funds or contributions or otherwise engage in

fund-raising activities or projects only after a prior vote of the Post agreeing to such solicitations, activities

or projects. Posts shall assure that such solicitations, activities or projects do not violate any applicable

governmental law, ordinance or regulation nor bring or tend to bring dishonor or embarrassment upon the

Post, its members or the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. The name, seals, badges and

emblems of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States shall not be used in connection with any

solicitations, activities or projects not in compliance with the foregoing. A Post shall not solicit funds or

donations or otherwise engage in fund-raising activities or projects outside the immediate geographical area

or community of the Post.

10. The National By-Laws provide for only one type of membership, active membership: There are no provisions in the National By-Laws, nor is there any authority or justification for issuance of Club Membership cards, Associate Member cards, Honorary Membership cards, Courtesy Membership cards or any other special type of cards. Any Post issuing such unauthorized cards, or conducting club operations open to the general public, endangers its standing with the Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit organization. Officers signing outlaw cards admitting non-members to VFW premises are subject to disciplinary action. National and Department officers cannot defend practices that conflict with VFW By-Laws or procedures. 11. 2013 National By-Laws: All officers should obtain current 2013 copies of the podium edition of the National By-Laws, Manual of Procedure and Ritual. Copies of the revised edition of the Congressional Charter, By-Laws, Manual of Procedure and Ritual are available thru the VFW Store at National Headquarters. The 2013 revised edition reflects the amendments adopted by the 113th National Convention, which became effective on August 24, 2012. 12. Dues Reserve Fund: The attention of Post Commanders and Quartermasters is directed to section 218 of the Manual of Procedure, Duties of Quartermaster, which provides for the Dues Reserve Fund. The Post Quartermaster is required to maintain a dues reserve fund to which shall be credited not less than fifty percent of the Post’s part of the current year’s dues paid by each member prior to July 1, including life membership dues payouts received from the National Organization as set forth in section 717 of the Manual of Procedure. 13. Formation/Jurisdiction of Ladies Auxiliary: The attention of all units is called to section 1101 of the National By-Laws and the Manual of Procedure, which provides for the formation and jurisdiction of the Ladies Auxiliary. This section provides that each unit of the Auxiliary shall be under the jurisdiction of the corresponding unit of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, but shall be permitted to function in accordance with the National Ritual, By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to provisions of Auxiliary By-Laws, solicitation of funds or donations by Auxiliary units, including contracts with fund-raising organizations for greeting cards, calendars and/or label programs shall be subject to approval and ratification by the governing body of the corresponding unit of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 14. Automated Clearing House (ACH) Program: Effective June 30, 2013; all Posts in the VFW will no longer send checks via paper checks, they will be go directly with the Direct Deposit to your account. The following Posts are still not incorporated with VFW National Headquarters under the ACH Program: Posts

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109, 558, 1438, 4154, 4169, 5723, 6548, 7529, 7866, 7997, 8395, 9328, 9437, 9526 and 9935. Application form is enclosed in these General Orders for those Posts to complete the form and forward it to VFW National Headquarters, attn: Quartermaster General @ 406W. 34th St, Kansas City, MO 64111. 15. Mailing of General Orders: As has been previously noted, this office is still receiving returned GOs for either incorrect address. Note that the address of individuals receiving the GOs was received from the Post election received by this office. It costs the Department $ .0.156 to mail the GOs but cost us $ .50 for returned ones. It was announced at the recent CoA meeting that any GOs returned from the same individuals twice will be put on a non-receipt list. These officers will have to contact the State Adjutant office to put back on the list. Any Officers wishing to receive the GOs via e-mail are asked to contact the State Adjutant office. 16. Veterans Day Observance, 11 November: Posts are urged to start planning suitable programs now for the observance of Veterans Day (see section 223 of the Manual of Procedure). 17. Pearl Harbor Day Observance, 7 December 2012: Posts are urged to make plans now for the observance of Pearl Harbor Day. 18. District Adjutants: Article VII, Section 7 of the Dept of Maine By-Laws states: Each District Adjutant in the Department of Maine shall submit a true copy of each District meeting minutes to the Department Adjutant not later than seven (7) days following each District meeting. (NOTE: These minutes can be either e-mailed and/or mailed and the signature of the District Adjutant is no longer required.) 19. Candidates for Department High Office 2013-2014:

Department Commander David C. Olson Post 6859

Department Sr Vice Commander Ronald F. Smith Post 1761

Department Jr Vice Commander Gerald L. Francis Post 1641

Department Quartermaster Donald W. Linscott Jr. Post 832

Department Judge Advocate Steven J. SanPedro Post 6859

Department Surgeon Richard A. Farris Post 6131

Randolph S. Michaud Post 2599

Department Chaplain William R. Doughty Post 6859

Charles J. McGillicuddy Post 1285

Guy P. Marquis Post 2599

20. Candidates for National Council Member, Department of Maine, VFW 2013-2017

Thomas R. Lussier – Post 6859

Raymond R. Lupo – Post 4633

22. Directory Changes: None until the September GOs. Pg 30, Post 9 – Chg mtg date for winter to: 3rd Saturday of the month @ 1:30 pm Pg 39, Post 3381 – Chg Post address to: 173 Main St., Old Town, ME 04468 Pg 40, Post 4154 – Chg QM to: Chris A. Johansen, 26 Minuteman Dr., Millinocket, ME 04462-2211 Pg 43, Post 5744 – Chg Post tel # & e-mailto: 715-0320 & mkenney52@comcast.net Pg 43, Post 5744 – Add e-mail addy for CMdr: jelwell77@comcast.net Pg 53, Post 9394 – Chg Post address & e-mail to: 200 Rogers Rd., Kittery, ME 03904-1212, e-mail: jty9394vfw@hotmail.com Pg 55, Post 9495 – Chg Post meeting date to: 3rd Thursday of the month Pg 58, Post 9935 – Chg Qm to: James E.N. Bachelder, 2973 Milton Mills Rd., Acton, ME 04001-5018, tel: 477-2877, e-mail: james.bachelder@metrocast.net

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23. District Meeting Dates: Date District Post Time Dept Officer 3 Nov 12 2 1605 – Burlington 1:00 pm Adj Dumas 4 Nov 12 1 6187 – Fort Fairfield 2:00 pm Dist Cmdr Rep 18 Nov 12 3 9779 – Calais 2:00 pm Dist Cmdr Rep 18 Nov 12 4 4527 – Orrington 2:00 pm Dist Cmdr Rep 2 Dec 12 10 6783 – Fryeburg-Lovell 1:00 pm Dist Cmdr Rep 6 Jan 13 6 6131 – Northport 1:00 pm Cmdr Williams 20 Jan 13 4 1761 – Bangor 2:00 pm QM Michaud 20 Jan 13 8 1285 – Waterville 2:00 pm SVC Olson 20 Jan 13 9 1641 – Rumford 1:00 pm Cmdr Williams 27 Jan 13 7 8395 – New Harbor 2:00 pm Adj Dumas 24. Dates to Remember: 6 November – Election Day 11 November – Veterans Day 22 November – Thanksgiving Day 7 December – Pearl Harbor Day 25 December – Christmas Day 1 January – New Years Day OFFICIAL BY ORDER OF:

Andre L. Dumas David D. Williams ANDRE L. DUMAS DAVID D. WILLIAMS

State Adjutant State Commander

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State Commander David D. Williams

Comrades: October was a busy month for me. I attended the ESC in Germany. We had a C o A meeting in Bangor along with the Presidents Testimonial. I attended the Homeless Stand Down at Togus and also District 9 meeting in Lisbon. S o, I've logged a lot of miles for the month of October. At the Meetings in Germany, there was much talk about the raise in Dues out of National, but by Sunday at the C of A meeting, they had decided to send it back to committee for now. Also, was invited and attended POW Ceremony in Jay. Great Job to Jay Post, Palmer Hebert and his wife. I'd like to thank everyone who is out there recruiting and working on membership. The members are coming in at a steady pace and I'd like to see it continue. Also, Congratulations to the four 100 % Posts to date. They are Winthrop at 121 % - Gardiner at 101% - Fairfield at 100% and Yarmouth at 100 %. Again, Thank you to all the members of those Posts for their Outstanding Job. Make sure you get out and Vote on Nov. 6th and if you can go out and pick up a few Veterans and bring them along with you. While on this subject of voting, I’d like to thank Peter Miesburger for all the work he does with the Legislative in Maine and in Washington. Great job Peter and also a Thank You to Arnold Leavitt who is the Assistant. If you do not like how things are being done, here is your chance to vote and make a difference. If you choose not to, then do not get upset with the people who are elected. Please do not forget to sign up for MOLD School; it’s a good chance to learn how to fill out all sorts of reports from Community Activities to Trustee Audits. Even if you have been before, it never hurts to freshen up your memory. And finally; do not forget Thanksgiving on Nov.22 and if you have room or extra food, invite a fellow member along for Dinner as not all Veterans have a place to go for a nice hot meal on that important Day. With that being said, Happy Thanksgiving. Also, we have until Nov.15 to purchase Wreaths for WAA and then after that, the credit goes on next years’ count. Yours in Comradeship

David D. Williams DAVID D. WILLIAMS State Commander

“Bringing All Veterans Together”

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Deceased Roll Call Department of Maine, VFW

Randolph S. Michaud, Chaplain August 20 – September 15, 2012

“May our Comrades Rest in “Eternal Peace in Post Eternity?”

District 1 9389 * DUMOND, Elmer * Vietnam 9699 * HOLMES, Preston D. * Korea District 2 2299 * STUBBS, Vernald T. * WW II 7529 * EDWARDS, Joseph W. * WW II District 4 109 * INGALLS, Harold E. * WW II 1761 * KENNY, Leonard M. * Korea District 5 7865 * HENDSBEE, Wilfred O. * WW II District 6 3108 * JONES, Kenneth E. * Vietnam District 8 887 * MARCEAU, Alfred J. * WW II GOSSELIN, Laurent L. * Korea District 9 9787 * GREENWELL, Jerry A. * Vietnam District 10 832 * FIELDS, Sumner M. Jr. * WW II 6859 * BEKING, John T. * Korea District 11 5744 * CARNEY, Allen F. * Vietnam 6977 * CULLUM, Douglas A. * Korea EATON, David L. * Enduring Freedom

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SENIOR VICE COMMANDER COMMANDER’S SPECIAL PROJECT

MAINE VETERANS’ HOMES LIAISON VETERANS CEMETERY - CENTRAL

David C. Olson SVC: Greetings Comrades! The testimonial for President Cindy went very well and those that didn’t make it missed out on a great time. President Cindy received many nice gifts and a few roasts along the way – Uncle Joe stole the show. Comrades – all programs should be well underway and if you need assistance in any area, call the chairman for that program or any Department Officers and we will help you. Remember, there are guidelines, so please follow them and you will be reported. Commanders Special Project: As of 10/17/12, 30 Posts and 2 Men’s Auxiliary have donated a total of $2,144.70 – THANK YOU!!! Those Posts wishing to support this project are encouraged to send their donation to me: David C. Olson, Dept of ME SVC, 1124 Brighton Ave., Ste 28, Portland, ME 04102. Make sure that the checks are made out to the “Department of Maine, VFW” and on the memo line put “Commanders Special Project/Veterans Assistance.” Last month, one Post made their check out to me and although I can always use the $, I endorsed it over to the Department and sent it to QM Al – so be careful. Veterans Memorial Cemetery Association – Central: The Battlefield Cross info sheet was passed out at the CoA. Comrades – This is a VERY IMPORTANT project which needs your support. The total cost is in the area of $30,000.00 and every donation to help offset this cost will be greatly appreciated. All donations should be sent to: Mike Clark, Treasurer, 126 Winslow Rd., Albion, ME 04910. As a reminder, the Dedication Ceremony for The Battlefield Cross at Mount Vernon Road Cemetery will be on Veterans Day, November 11, at 1400 hours – all are invited to attend. Until next month, have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! In Comradeship.

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VOICE OF DEMOCRACY * PATRIOT’S PEN * TEACHER OF THE YEAR Ronald F. Smith

Greetings Comrades: As I returned from the JVC Conference in Kansas City, I bring you greetings from the National Staff. There were many concerns that National wanted us to bring back home, but these three are the most important. First; the importance of completing proper Election reports with correct information and timely submission. Next is supporting our own VFW programs such as MAP, Unmet Needs, Operation Uplink & National Military Services. Other non-profits like Wounded Warriors are great, but not VFW programs. Finally; the question of raising the Dues: After much discussion and sometimes heated discussion, the proposal was sent back to committee for review with inputs from all Department representatives. Overall, it was a very informational and very good conference. Just a reminder that the 1st of November is coming up fast. Ensure you have your schools VOD/PP/ToY entries into the Posts by that date. They are due to the District Chairman NLT 15 November. Have a great “Thanksgiving” season. Be Safe!! In Comradeship!!

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QUARTERMASTER VAVS * BUDDY POPPY * CHRISTMAS CARDS & LABELS INSURANCE & BOND * MEN’S AUXILIARY DIRECTOR

Alfred E. Michaud Sr. Trustee Reports: Are the responsibility of the Post Trustees and Post Commander, be sure to stay on top of this throughout the year. Reports are mailed to the State Quartermaster, not the State Inspector. Missing June reports: 489, 558, 1438, 3381, 4154, 4527, 5723, 7642, 7997, 9429, 9437, 9459, 9328, 9605, 11299, 11362. Bonding: All Post and Auxiliary’s are required to be bonded. New request form and price have been mailed to Post Commanders and District Commanders via State Adjutant. Remember; order the new bond between 1 August and 31 December 2012. New bonding issue is if you are a Quartermaster and handle any money from Gaming, Sealed Tickets, Bingo, Canteen, Canteen Manager, Canteen Employee and Gaming machines, then you must also be bonded for that type of bond also besides the Quartermaster Bond if you go through the Department. The Quartermaster is no longer covered by all under one Bond. VAVS: Donation need to be made out to VAVS and mailed to me at 82 Dunham Road, Vassalboro, ME 04989-3023 for credit. Men’s Auxiliary: Treasurers keep up the great work your doing submitting your Trustee reports and dues to Department. Be sure when issuing membership cards, the number on the card for any individual always stays the same. The only time a member’s number change is if they transfer, then that number they had in your post remains unused and a new number is issued by the new post. Be sure your Treasurer bond is up to date. Cards and Labels: All purchased cards and labels from National, give’s a stipence to the Department and those funds are used to support our VSO. QM Poppies: When ordering your poppies, National now states there is a 12 week waiting period. So, when filling out your form, take that into consideration on when you are holding your Poppy drive. Also; you cannot ask for delivery on the same day you are submitting the application, please put a proper request date. Poppy Chairman: Poppies are a good way to help support our fellow Hospitalized Veterans who need a helping hand. There are Buddy Poppies, POW/MIA Poppies; Bicentennial Poppies just to name a few. Any time is Poppy time. As for the Poppy Contest for National 2013, we are hoping we have some type of participation this year. The sooner you order them through the State Quartermaster, the sooner you can work on your project.

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AMERICANISM/LOYALTY DAY

Gerald L. Francis JA: Veterans of Foreign Wars Code of Ethics:

Display personal integrity, avoid misrepresentation and always be honest with others; Act in a professional manner at all times; Promote an environment where honesty and open communication are valued; Resolve differences of opinion in a professional and mature manner; Respect the confidentiality of privileged information; Refuse to engage or tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment towards members,

employees, volunteers or other officers; Exhibit respect and fairness toward all people;

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Speak highly of the organization and its members and promote the Veterans of Foreign Wars and support the activities of this great organization.

Remember this code is for all members to live by!!! Integrity: The quality of processing and steadfastly adhering to high moral principles or professional standards. Community Activities, Americanism, and Loyalty Day: District Commanders: PLEASE CHECK ON THESE POSTS AND ASSIST THEM IN GETTING REPORTED!!! Posts and Districts Commanders you should appoint an Activities Chairman as soon as possible after you take command. The Chairman should start a log listing all of activities that your Post or District and Auxiliaries have done with how many members, hours, miles, funds spent on the activities and a short description of the activity. Prior to the 18th of the month submit an activity report on thru the Department Web site or by E-mail to glfvfw1641@live.com or mail to Gerald L. Francis, 330 Waldo St., Rumford, Maine 04276. As of 17 October 2012, Blood and Safety on line report will be forwarded to the Chairman of those committees but if you do a manual report, you MUST send it to the Chairman for credit in the General Orders. Please include how many pints were donated. The following activities you will not be credited in the GO’s until the Chairman of that activity reports to me that you have completed that activity: Blood, Safety, VOD, PP, NMS, Buddy Poppy, Commander’s Special Project, Togus Aid and Recruiter’s Booth. Comrades; the reporting period for activities starts May 1 to April 30th and is required to be submitted monthly by the 18th to be entered in the GO’s for credit. I am starting to receive more reports monthly and we are above last year’s hours, miles, and funds.

KEEP THE REPORTS COMING

Remember I am just a recorder for what the chairman of the program tells me to put in the GOs any problems with what is checked off please contact the chairman of that program and have them call me and I will correct as necessary.

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IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN VETERANS SAFETY & DRUG ABUSE * BOOD BANK

Steven J. SanPedro, Chairman Surgeon: Comrades: As I stated last month, it is time to get your Flu shot. If you don’t want to or can’t travel to a VA facility, try your local Pharmacy. Rite Aid and other Pharmacies will file all of your paperwork with your insurance company right there as you wait. They accept most insurances and it is really easy to do. So make sure you take care of yourself and get you Flu Shot. Once again, I ask that all Blood and Safety reports are sent to me as the Chairman so I can track them and give you credit. My email address is sanpedro105@roadrunner.com and all reports can be sent there. If you want to mail it, please send it to 251 Gray Rd. Windham, ME 04062. As always membership is a big focus. We are doing really well but don’t let up. It would be great to get 100% this year or even exceed that and grow in membership. Work as a team and we can do this. Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans – I just returned from the Eastern States Conference in Germany. While there, the Commander-in-Chief informed us that very soon they will announce the two new National Spokespersons for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This is something the National Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Committee has requested and worked on for a long time. With National Spokespersons that the Current Conflict Veterans can identify with will only help membership and this organization. All of you have worked hard to get these Veterans into your Post now it is up to you to work on retaining them. Don’t let them get away!

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****************************** CHAPLAIN

Randolph S. Michaud I would like to thank everyone for doing such a wonderful job on reporting the deaths of our beloved Veterans, please keep in mind that when reporting, do what you can to provide me with an address for the Next of Kin. Although it may only be a card, I personally write a warming message in each one and I know people appreciate it because I get cards back thanking the Department for thinking of them. Hope everyone has a wonderful fall and festive season as once again, it is fast approaching. Special Note: As we go about our daily lives stop once in awhile and think about all the joy and happiness you have had, look back at your families and remember the times you may have had fishing, or camping, or hunting or maybe just doing special projects around the house. Little things in this world make up for the big things that we don’t have. I always convert back to a saying my Grandfather told me a long time ago while on a hunting trip with him, he looked at me and said (BE CAREFUL OF THE STONES THAT YOU THROW) now being a young kid I did not totally understand what he was saying, but now having grown up and raised a family of my own I can relate totally to that little saying. Be nice to one another; compliment each other and most of all, love your family and keep them near. Don’t cast a stone on anyone and be ready to help in any way you can. God Bless our Veterans and their families.

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MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN CONVENTION CHAIRMAN for: 2012 - 2013

Arthur J. Roy, PSC Convention 2012-2013: The 1st Meeting of the 2013 State Convention was in BANGOR on Saturday, October 13th. We went over a lot of info on Rooms, Registration, Banquet; more info will be put out by the State Adjutant at the proper time. The Memorial Service will be at Holy Cross Church on Lisbon Street as in the past. All members of the Committee are asked to attend our next meeting January 12th in Winslow. The Capt Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603 in Auburn will Host the 2013 Convention on Friday, June 14th a& June 15th @ the RAMADA INN on 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston, Maine which is off Exit 80 of the Maine Turnpike. MORE INFO WILL FOLLOW. This might be the Last Banquet. Membership: THANK YOU ALL! WE HAVE REACHED OUR 1ST TARGET DEPT @ OVER 85% BEFORE NOVEMBER 30TH KEEP STUDYING THE PROGRAM AND IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS DON’T HOLD BACK – CALL ME OR E-MAIL ME ASAP. THE TEAM CAN’T HELP YOU IF THEY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU NEED. WE HAVE 17 POSTS THAT HAVE COMPLETED A RECRUITING BOOTH ALREADY – IS YOUR POST NEXT? A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to POST 9526 WINTHROP – POST 10529 YARMOUTH – POST 9 GARDINER and POST 6924 FAIRFIELD all obtaining 100% in Membership this early. I’ve sent LISTS of Posts That RELOCATED to Maine & DAL MEMBERS with their Names, Addresses, Card Numbers and some even have E-mail and Phone Numbers on them – are you all using them? The “CHECK OF LIST” is a great “TOOL” and if used things are easier. Remember to send Chris Armstrong a check for $25.00 for the Military Assistance Service Program made out to the DEPT of MAINE, VFW so your Post gets reported – so far we have received Donations from 21 Posts. Don’t forget to order your Poppies? THE WINNERS OF THE 2 FREE LIFE MEMBERSHIPS WERE: Leslie Phelps from Post 2599 and Donald LaPlante from Post 7866. THE 2 WINNERS OF THE RECRUITING DRAWING FOR $100 EACH WERE: Dave Williams Post 1641 and Herman Littlefield. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL. We have OVER 26 Posts that need less than 10 Members to become a 100% Post and 8 out of 11 Districts are over 85% Plus. Things are moving along great so far, let’s all get going on New/Reinstated & Continuous Members to get all our Posts at 100% plus, ok? The Dept is over 85% as of this Report. Thanks all!

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***************************** IMMEDIATE PAST STATE COMMANDER POW/MIA * WREATH ACROSS AMERICA

Kevin G. Woodward, PSC/Chairman

POW/MIA: Three missing from Vietnam War Identified: Marine Corps Pfc. James J. Jacques, 18, of Denver, Co., Air Force Col. Wendell Keller, 34, of Fargo, N.D., and Capt. Virgil K. Meroney III, 25, of Fayetteville, Ark. Korean War MIA Identified: Army Pfc. Arthur W. Hopfensperger, 18, of Outagamie, WI. Today, 1,655 Americans remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. The U.S. Government continues to work closely with the governments of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to recover Americans lost during the Vietnam War, more than 7,900 Americans remain unaccounted for. We are only approximately 50% reported for POW/MIA activities. We should be 100% at this point in the year. Please take the time to do the documentation to show what you have done. WAA: There is still time to sponsor wreaths for this year’s Arlington trip. Remember that each q sponsorship obtained at $15.00 means $5.00 would come back to us to assist with our much needed programs. The itinerary for this year’s trip has been received and arrival times at locations are as follows: Sunday Dec 9, 10:00 A.M. East Holden Elementary School (15 min) 10:30 A.M. Dysarts Truck Stop (Exit 180 I95) 1:30 P.M. Waterville Elks Club (Exit 130 I95) 4:15 P.M. Stop in Freeport Rt 295 (Exit 22 I295) (10 Min) 5:00 P.M. Cheverus High School in Portland 7:00 P.M. Cabela’s in Scarborough Monday Dec 10, 7:00 A.M. Westbrook Middle School 10:00 A.M. Kennebunk Rt 1 10:45 A.M. Wells Middle School 12:00 P.M Kittery Trading Post The above dates and times are only reflecting the stops in Maine. If anyone is interested in the complete itinerary please contact me @ bampa_5@yahoo.com or 207 259-3912 and I will be happy to forward a copy of the complete itinerary. It would be greatly appreciated if you could coordinate within your areas to have comrades’, friends and family come out and show their support for this wonderful program. All members are encouraged to take a look at the Wreaths Across America website at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. State House Ceremony- December 10, 2012; 12 noon EST. For more information about your State House Ceremony, call the WAA Office at 877-385-9504 or email info@wreathsacrossamerica.org.

National Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony- December 15, 2012; 12 Noon EST

“We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them. ~ Francis A. Walker

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NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER, DEPARTMENT OF MAINE, VFW Thomas R. Lussier, NCDM

“Bringing all Veterans Together” Hello Comrades, Once again congratulations to our Department President, Great Job Cindy! My wife and I had a great time at her testimonial. At the last Council of Administration there were discussions about the proposed $10.00 continues membership dues increase. As I explained to the Council of Administration National had informed me they were reconsidering the dues increase. Today I was notified that the dues increase is still on the table with

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only the distribution of the funds that has changed. I will provide the Department Adjutant with the new changes so he can distribute them throughout the State and I will try and answer any questions you may have at our next Council of Administration meeting. Until the next time we meet Melody and I would like to wish everyone

Happy Holidays!

Laurence Sterne “Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.”

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HISTORIAN Robert H. Bernard, PSC

I know I have been asking all of you to provide me with photos and information that involves the Department Commander for his History book, but this is not the only information I would like to record. Please send anything that has happened in your Post or Auxiliary that would be of interest to the Commander. I would like to show a complete timeline of his year. It would be helpful if you would also include a brief description of the occasion. I want to remind everyone that when you read this report, my wife and I will be in Florida for the winter, but don’t let that stop you from sending me your information. I want to assure you that my U.S. Mail will continue to be forwarded to me and my e-mail will remain the same, plus our Public Relations Chairman and District One National Council Member Tom Lussier will continue to save all the information he collects and will see that I receive it. Thank you for your help. Please send the information to: Bob Bernard, 78 Robie St., Gorham, ME 04038 or e-mail to: rbernard@maine.rr.com

****************************** BOWLING * GOLF * CREDENTIALS * WAYS & MEANS

Paul S. Colburn, Chairman Happy October Fellow Comrades from Your Ways & Means/Credentials Chairman-Paul S. Colburn: It was good to see all of you at the President’s Testimonial and COA meeting. Hope all had a good time. Now let us get down to business!! All of the District Commanders were given their Ways and Means tickets at the meeting. Please make sure you see your Commander and start selling and promoting this special program. Remember the drawing isn’t until the Department Convention in June so there is plenty of time to get out there and sell the chances. If you need more, please contact Cindy by e-mail or call me at 945-9850 and I will get more to you. Also, remember to send the stubs to me, Paul Colburn at 65 14th Street, Bangor, ME 04401. So come on comrades, let us all get out there and make this a great year. As for your Credentials, please do not wait, start now getting your affairs in order. You need to make sure your inspections are done, all your audits are in and your Quartermaster’s reports are in. I know this is only October, but you know June is just around the corner and if you want to be able to vote, you need to make sure all the information is correct and up to date. More on this subject as the year progresses. Again, any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, and I will assist you in any way I can.

****************************** HOMELESS VETERANS

VETERANS’ CEMETERY SOUTH James E. N. Bachelder, Chairman

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Homeless Veterans: The Stand-Down is over but the since this repost is being written the day before the event you will have to wait until December to see the results. We can continue supporting our Homeless Veterans by donating Housewarming Baskets. If you do not have the lists, let me know and I will send it to you. We now need to prepare for the Point in Time Survey of Homeless in America. This will take place on the last Wednesday in January. The Maine Military and Community Network (MMCN) in conjunction with Maine Veterans Services and Maine State Housing Authority are in need of volunteers to assist with this survey. The Bangor MMCN met on October 18th and is preparing its course of action. We need Down East and the County covered. The more Homeless individuals we find, the more Homeless Veterans we find. With the increase in documented numbers, we will receive more financial support from HUD and the VA to end this unthinkable problem. This works. Last year, we found 51 individuals in York County with 18 of whom were Veterans. Now, Preble Street Resource Center has increased grant funding for outreach in York County. We need your help to find your neighbors in need. We can do it. It is a local function and all Posts in the State should be involved. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at james.bachelder@metrocast.net or call 477-2877 between 9 am to 9 pm. Veterans’ Cemetery South: Checkout this website: http://www.heritagememorialsme.com/veterans-benefit-ride.html. It is self-explanatory. We are so grateful for Forrest’s support. This was his idea and he has put it together all out of his own pocket. As the site explains, his fundraiser will cover the cost of the front gate project. We had an internment last month where there was no funeral director involved. We found some items were not provided, the podium, a table to display the urn and perform our ritual. We have talked to the local vocational school about making these items and want them coordinated with the display cabinets that will be installed in the administration building. We have 250 Veterans and dependents interred in the cemetery with an average of 16 more each month. The grounds have recovered from the construction and should make a beautiful recovery in the spring when the show melts. Stop in and take a look. We meet on the second Thursday at 10:00 am at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery. We would like your input. Again, if you have any ideas or questions, please feel free to contact me at james.bachelder@metrocast.net or call 477-2877 between 9 am to 9 pm.

****************************** LEGISLATIVE

CONVENTION SITE SELECTON 2014 Peter F. Miesburger, PSC

My Fellow Comrades: 6 November 2012 will be an important date nationwide. It’s the date of the General Election and hope that all of you, family members and fellow Comrades get out and “VOTE”, you earned the “Right To Vote” don’t abuse it. Don’t wait until the election results are posted, 7 November 2012 and make the statement that I should have voted yesterday, enough said. Once the General Election is over, we would have voted for the President of the United States, one United States Senator, two members of Congress and the entire State of Maine 126th Legislature which will convene on the last part of 2012 while the newly elected member of the 112 Congress will convene on 5 January 2013. Between now and the date of the General Election, when you meet any of the candidates seeking office, take a few minutes and ask them to explain to you their views of Veterans Rights and Entitlements, hold them to the task, “Don’t Back Down”, you earned the right to question all of the candidates.

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In closing, from my family to all of you and your families, “Happy Thanksgiving” and whatever you do, don’t forget our “TROOPS”, “Remember We Were Soldiers, Once and Young”.

***************************** MAINE VETERANS’ HOMES TRUSTEE

Arnold L. Leavitt, PSC/Trustee Recently, the Scarborough and Machias Homes competed in the Third Annual MMSF LTC Culinary Challenge which was held at Southern Maine Community College. Scarborough took top honors! Congratulations to both Homes. Scarborough and Caribou will receive National Quality Bronze Awards at the American Health Care Association Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida. Maureen Carland and Melissa Graham will be there to accept the awards for their facilities. All six MVH facilities have now earned this recognition! Scarborough also held a bone marrow drive recently. The census continues to be about 95% and everything is proceeding well.

****************************** MEMBERSHIP STATE RECRUITER – SOUTH

Raymond W. Farnham, Recruiter As of the 18th, October appears to be a non eventful recruiting month for the Southern part of the state. I would encourage Posts that have held recruiting events to share what events have been successful and those that have not been successful. Of the 7 events in which I was present since June, 3 had no success at all. Let’s assist each other and share strategies that work for the good of all. Please email me your comments and suggestions at rwfarnham@maine.rr.com. Thanks, Ray.

****************************** MEMBERSHIP STATE RECRUITER – CENTRAL

Herman L. Littlefield Jr., Recruiter

At this time, I am requesting that every Post Commanders and their Post members go out and recruit members so that the Department of Maine can become 100% in membership. Also, please make sure that you keep a membership form in your wallet so that when the occasion comes up to recruit a new member, you will have the form with you. If you need assistance, please call me @ 207-338-5052, 207-322-1548 or email herman.littlefield@yahoo.com.

****************************** NATIONAL HOME

Charles A. Warden, Chairman I can see there are VFW Posts supporting the VFW National Home by the checks I am receiving as Chmn of the Home made out to the Home but sent to me as Chmn. Comrades, these donations should be sent to the “Department Quartermaster” made out to “Department of Maine, VFW” Dept of Maine VFW and marked for “VFW National Home.” The Department then at the end of the year makes out a check to the Home from the Department of Maine; this gives the Department accountability of all donations received and who they have been received from. Any questions; please call me or email me and I will be glad to answer all questions. As Chairman, I Thank you and I know the National Home Thanks you for all your donations and support, keep up the good work and let the National Home know that the VFW Department of Maine cares. Thank you and God Bless.

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***************************** NATIONAL MILITARY SERVICE

Christopher L. Armstrong, Chairman Hello Comrades! Again, I must mention how to send in your NMS donation as I am still receiving the checks written out incorrectly. As per the Commander at the beginning of the year, the check needs to be written out to “Dept of Maine VFW”, with “NMS donation” in the memo line. If it is made out any other way, it will be sent back. Thank you for your help in this matter. The Adopt a Unit seems to be doing quite well, any assistance with them or functions that you would like to contact me about, please don't hesitate, I would love to attend. I would also like to Thank the Posts out there that have helped with Veterans out there that needed help that we could not help with the Programs. Thank you all for what you do here in the State of Maine.

****************************** NATIONAL TEAM VFW SCOUTER Timothy D. Williams, Chairman

I have made personal contact with the BSA Council Commissioners in both Pine Tree and Katahdin Area Councils to ascertain all of the VFW sponsored units in both councils including the chartered organization representative from those Posts. Edward J McCall, CDR VFW POST 5723 in Jackman (COR for Troop 497) is the only one so far that has responded to my GO request for contact information. To date I still have not received the listings for VFW sponsored units. I have only had one response to my GO request for contact information on those posts sponsoring BSA units. The re-chartering of BSA units is nearing completion and I will be following up with both councils on Veterans of Foreign War sponsored units. I have prepared a packet of information about the Scout of the Year process to send out to all post and district commanders; it will be sent out in November.

***************************** VETERANS ADVISORY TO VA MAINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE Raymond R. Lupo, Chairman

Veterans Advisory to VA Maine healthcare System: There has not been a meeting last month at Togus, however there is my remarks in the COA minutes held in Bangor. Service Office: The DSO committee met prior to the COA in Bangor to review and update the policies-benefits. The office is being maintained by our Service Officers in a professional manner. The committee approved all recommendations after subjective changes were made. As it has been stated before, the Department will be required to seek means to support this office in the future. National has notified that they will be reducing our grant monies. National has also brought forward a plan to increase the members due by $10.00 with $3.00 would go to the Veterans Service Fund. This plan has been approved by the entire National Council (including ours) Representatives to send this plan forward.

***************************** TOGUS BEAL HOUSE

Louis A. Peterson II, PSC/Chairman As reported to you in previous GOs, the Board's next formal meeting is not scheduled until early December. I look forward to providing an update to you on all that has transpired at the House during the last few months. Until then, please know that your donations are very much appreciated.

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I encourage you to consider making a monetary donation--in any amount--as a way to support the families of your comrades that stay at the House. Please make your check payable to 'BEALS HOUSE' and mail to the attention of Janice Barr, Treasurer, 1 VA Center, Togus, ME 04330. If you are not able to make a monetary donation but want to contribute in a different way, please feel free to contact me @ #282-4284 or #710-4967. Contributions of any kind are always greatly appreciated.

****************************** WOMEN VETERANS

Janet L. Michaud, Chairperson The Oncology Clinic is in need of a DOZEN (12) Women's Turbans==neutral colors please==for patients. Baby items are in need, if you have larger items, let the Women's Clinic know so they may distributed as needed. The Patient Advocate is available to all Veterans at Togus who have questions about their care, 207-623-5760. A Women Veteran may be seen in the Women’s Clinic or Primary Care, the Veteran has the Choice!! Female Advocates who will assist with Claims and other paperwork are available for all female Veterans upon request; contact me for female Veterans available around the State who will assist. There are also Advocates available through the VA Facility where the Veteran has an appointment upon request. The “She Serves” web site is available to all Women Veterans who join the VFW. They can blog and get other information concerning our particular needs. District Commanders may set up an Award Ceremony which includes the Women’s Coin. The State of Mane Veteran Services Office can assist with a list of those Women Veterans in the area for your Ceremony. Let me know if you would like assistance setting one of these opportunities up for your community. Email: kvmq2003@yahoo.com or call at (207) 649-3085

***************************** VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

Rene A. Deschene, SO VA New Way of Processing Claims: Togus will begin processing claims using a New Organizational Model. This Model includes the use of the Intake Processing Center, Segmented Lanes, and Cross-Functional Teams which will allow the VA to specialize their claims processing based on each claims complexity. This will take place on October 29, 2012. It is designed to speed up claim processing using specialized teams. National Training: I will be out of the office on 1 December for a week for the purpose of training. The office will still be opened for business as usual. Flu Shots: Flu shots will begin at Togus on October 27th.

VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

****************************** YOUTH ACTIVITIES

James A. Proctor, Chairman Fossil Girls Overnight: Pack your PJs for a sleepover at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine. Paleontologist Mary Anning was only 12 years old when she found one of the very first Dinosaur skeleton fossils. Become a fossil hunter while participating in a hands-on dinosaur fossil investigation. You’ll also have free-time to explore the exhibits once the museum closed to the public. Breakfast is included. Please have at least one chaperone for every 5 girls. Date: Nov 30-Dec 1. Register by: November 14th. Town: Portland. Start Time: 5:30 m. End Time: 9 am. Levels: B/J. Girl Fee: $27.00. Adult Fee: $14.00.

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BUGS: Learn all about Bugs at the Bugs Museum in the Maine Art Glass Studio. See insect-in-spired art and learn about the many kinds of insects out there. You’ll even get to see real live bugs up close. After the presentation, feel free to check out the Stained Glass Studio. Journey Link: Daisy Journeys, Badge Link: Bugs. Date: December 8th. Register by: November 14th. Town: Lisbon Falls. Start Time: 1:00 pm. End Time: 2:00 pm. Levels: D/B/J. Girl Fee: $4.00. Adult Fee: $4.00. STARRY, STARRY NIGHT: What is a Star? What is a Constellation, and how is Mythology connected to the stars? Can you tell the Summer Constellations from the winter ones? There are so many questions and so many answers. Join us as we open your eyes and mind to the night sky and astronomy. Badge Link: Night Owl Sky. Date: December 8th. Register by: November 14th. Town: Topsham. Start Time: 9:00 am. End time: 2:00 pm. Levels: C/S/A. Girl Fee: $9.00. Adult Fee: $0.00. CHOP IT: Meet a High School Junior from Waterville who at 10 years old became the youngest person to receive a black belt. Come learn more about women in martial arts, self defense and what it takes to become a martial arts champion. Enjoy practicing martial arts. Badge Link: Practice with Purpose. Date: December 15th. Register by: November 28th. Town: Waterville. Start Time: 10:00 am. End time: 12:00 pm. Levels: B/J. Girl Fee: $16.00. Adult fee: $0.00.

***************************** PUBLIC RELATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/BY-LAWS

WEBSITE COORDINATOR CHAIRMAN 2012-2013

THOMAS R. LUSSIER, NCM Tlussie1@maine.rr.com

Comrades this year we will be awarding a plaque for the following:

Most Post Newspaper Articles Best Post or District Newsletters

Best Post Website All Newspaper articles and Post Newsletters must be emailed or mailed to me via USPS

All Post Websites must submit them to the Department Website Coordinator (Existing Post Websites will be included)

____________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC RELATIONS

Posts that have turned in clippings from Newspapers to date are: VFW Post 1603 Auburn (80), VFW Post 2197 Topsham (2), VFW Post 1285 Waterville (3)

VFW Post 5744 South Berwick (14) VFW Post 6783 Fryeburg/Lovell (5) VFW Post 6859 Portland (2), VFW Post 3335 Jay (5), VFW Post 11553 Harrington (2)

VFW Post Caribou 9389 (1)

Post Newsletters received from VFW Post 10529 Yarmouth (3), VFW Post 2197 Topsham (4), VFW Post 9389 Caribou (2) VFW Post 6859 Portland (2), VFW Post 2599 Presque Isle (4), VFW Post 1603 Auburn (2) VFW Post 5744 South Berwick (1), VFW Post 9 Gardiner (1), VFW Post 9394 Kittery (1)

District 9 (1)

Post or Districts having an existing Website or have submitted their Website to the Website Coordinator

Hayward-Frazier Post 2599, Deering Memorial Post 6859, Capt. Frank W. Hulett Post 1603, Floyd A. Harlow Jr. Post 9787,

Ronald G. St. John Post 9328, Lister-Knowlton Post 9389, MacCrillis-Rousseau Post 8835

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Norman N. Dow - Isaac E. Clewley Post 1761 District 9

“KEEP ALL YOUR MEMBERS INFORMED ON VFW ISSUES.” _____________________________________________________________________________

RESOLUTIONS/BY-LAWS Please insure you purchase the new By-Law and Manual of Procedure from National

______________________________________________________________________________ Website Coordinator

The Department Website is in good working order.

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ACTIVITIES

PROGRAM STATUS REPORT

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2599 Presque Isle X X X X X X X 1500 $25 $10 $25 X

6187 Ft. Fairfield X X X X X X X $50 $50

9389 Caribou X X X X X X X 500 $100 $100 $100

9609 Ft. Kent X X X X X X

9699 Ashland X X X X

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DISTRICT 2

1438 Lincoln

1605 Burlington X X X 500 $25

2299 Sherman X X X X X 500

4154 Millinocket 1000

7529 Island Falls X X X X X X 500 $672 $15

9429 West Enfield

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558 Eastport $100

9779 Calais X X X X X X X 1000 $100 $100 $25 X

11553 Harrington X X X X X X X 1000 $25 $25 X

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DISTRICT 4

109 Ellsworth 2500 $50

1761 Bangor X 2000 X

3381 Old Town X X X X 500

4527 Orrington X X X 500 $50 $25

4633 Hampden X X X X 3000 $50 $50 $50 X

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3198 Skowhegan

4298 Dexter X X X X X X 1500 $300

5723 Jackman $20

6924 Fairfield X X X X $1200 X

7865 Madison 1000 $25

7866 Norridgewock

8934 Embden

10881 Farmington X X X X X X X $50 $50

11191 Newport 1000

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3095 Friendship X X X X X X X 500 $25 $25 $25 X

3108 Belfast X X X X X X X 1500 $25 X

4169 Vinalhaven

6131 Northport X X X X X X X 500 $25

9437 Washington

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2197 Topsham X X X X X X X 500 219.70

4525 Waldoboro X X X X X X X 500

7738 Bath X X X X X X 2000 $250 $500 X

8395 New Harbor X X X X X X X 1000 $25 $25 $25

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9 Gardiner X X X X X X 500 $50 $25 $25 X

887 Augusta X X X X X X X 2000 $650 $25 $25 X

1285 Waterville X X X $200

8835 Winslow X X X X X X X 2000 $100

9526 Winthrop 500 $25 $25 $25

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1603 Auburn X X X X X X X 1000 $20 $20 $25 X

1641 Rumford X X X X X X 1500 $100 $200 $50 X

3335 Jay X X X X X

9150 Lewiston X X 2000 $25

9459 Lisbon X X X X X X X 500 $25

9787 South Paris X X 1000 $25

11032 Greene X X X X X X 1000 $100

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832 So. Portland X X X X X X

6783 Lovell X X X X X X X

6859 Portland X X X X X X X 2500 $600 $150 X

9328 Harrison $150

9605 Long Island

10529 Yarmouth X X 2000

10643 Windham X X 5000 $50

10879 Gorham 500

11362 Naples X X X X 1000 $50 $35 $30

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489 Biddeford

5744 So. Berwick X X X X X 1000 $50 X

6548 Kennebunk X X X X 500 $50

6977 York Beach X X X X X X X 2500 $50 $100 X

7997 Old Orchard Beach X X X X X

9394 Kittery X X X

9935 Sanford X X X X X

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BRINGING "ALL VETERANS" TOGETHER w/ DAVID D. WILLIAMS, STATE COMMANDER

D I V I S I O N L E A D E R S <<>> OCT 21, 2012

>> ALL-STATE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT CONVENTION BANQUET <<

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DIV. I (10-50) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV. DIV. IV (201-300) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV.

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1. 10881 Farmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.9% 1. 6977 York Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.0%

2. 4527 Orrington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.7% 2. 9935 Sanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.6%

3. 6548 Kennebunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.7% 3. 9459 Lisbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.0%

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DIV. II (51-100) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV. DIV. V (301-450) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV.

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1. 9526 WINTHROP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.0% 1. 3335 Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.8%

2. 9 GARDINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.2% 2. 8835 Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.8%

3. 7738 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.7% 3. 3381 Old Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.9%

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DIV. III (101-200) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV. DIV. VI (451-1000) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV.

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1. 10529 YARMOUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.0% 1. 9389 Caribou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.2%

2. 6924 Fairfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.0% 2. 832 South Portland . . . . . . . . . . . 89.1%

3 5744 South Berwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.6% 3. 6859 Portland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.4%

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TEN HIGHEST POSTS BY % I TEN LARGEST POSTS

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1. 9526 WINTHROP - - - - - - - - - - - - 121.8% 1. 832 South Portland - - - - - - - - - - 492

2. 9 GARDINER - - - - - - - - - - - - 101.2% 2. 9389 Caribou - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 428

3. 10529 YARMOUTH - - - - - - - - - - - - 101.0% 3 6859 Portland - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 366

4. 6924 Fairfield - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 100.0% 4. 3335 Jay - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 362

5. 5744 South Berwick - - - - - - - - - - 97.6% 5. 8835 Winslow - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 362

6. 7748 Bath - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 95.7% 6. 1285 Waterville - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 307

7. 4525 Waldoboro - - - - - - - - - - - - - 94.2% 7. 3381 Old Town - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 292

8. 6977 York Beach - - - - - - - - - - - - 94.0% 8. 1761 Bangor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 272

9. 10881 Farmington - - - - - - - - - - - - 92.9% 9. 6977 York Beach - - - - - - - - - - - - - 264

10 6131 Northport - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 92.4% 10. 887 Augusta - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 256

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DISTRICT STANDINGS I MAGIC NUMBERS FOR: 2012 - 2013

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1. District 5 Beaulieu . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.63% > 10,346 MEMBERS FOR 100% DEPARTMENT <

2. District 7 Rainey . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.30% WE HAVE = 8,807 - WE NEED = 1,539

3. District 9 Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.69% ALL POSTS/DISTRICTS SHOULD BE AT 85%

4. District 6 Farris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.76% “STATE CONVENTION” – JUNE 14-15-16, 2012

5. District 2 Guiggey . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.50% 10 N/R MEMBERS AND YOU EARN A

6. District 10 Proctor . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.46% WHITE VFW SHIRT or BLUE GOLF SHIRT

7. District 11 Spaulding . . . . . . . . . . . 85.38% ALL DEPT OFFICERS ARE ASKED TO RECRUIT

8. District 1 Saucier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.27% AT LEAST 3 N/R MEMBERS – "WELL?"

DEPARTMENT OF MAINE 85.12% LET’S ALL WORK AS A TEAM AND

9. District 4 Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.17% RETAIN – RECRUIT & REINSTATE 3 MEMBERS

10 District 8 Armstrong . . . . . . . . . . . 81.68% NEED HELP or HAVE QUESTIONS

11. District 3 Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.19% ASK ANYONE ON THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM OK?

ARTHUR J. ROY, PSC - "STATE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN"

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IST Div Post

# Name HIGH 2011 8/24/2012 L/M

CONT

N/R L/MN MEMB% DUES:

1 4 2599 Presque Isle 570 208 150 117 26 7 0 72.1% $26.00

1 2 6187 FortFairfield 228 96 85 68 12 5 0 88.5% $26.00

1 6 9389 Caribou 867 480 428 399 29 0 0 89.2% $25.00

1 3 9609 Fort Kent 526 150 128 97 28 3 0 85.3% $26.00

1 3 9699 Ashland 291 125 112 103 8 1 0 89.6% $26.00

1 TOTALS 2482 1059 903 784 103 16 0 85.27%

2 2 1438 Lincoln 135 68 62 60 2 0 0 91.2% $25.00

2 2 1605 Burlington 76 64 59 54 4 1 1 92.2% $23.00

2 1 2299 ShermanSt 97 42 37 23 14 0 0 88.1% $21.00

2 3 4154 Millinocket 494 188 157 142 14 1 0 83.5% $30.00

2 2 7529 Island Falls 81 56 50 44 5 1 0 89.3% $26.00

2 2 9429 West Enfield 84 54 48 43 5 0 0 88.9% $22.00

2 TOTALS 967 472 413 366 44 3 1 87.50%

3 3 558 Eastport 184 130 101 83 17 1 0 77.7% $23.00

3 2 9779 Calais 85 70 46 28 11 7 0 65.7% $22.00

3 3 11553 Harrington 224 199 149 132 17 0 0 74.9% $25.00

3 TOTALS 493 399 296 243 45 8 0 74.19%

4 3 109 Ellsworth 355 181 152 132 20 0 1 84.0% $25.00

4 5 1761 Bangor 703 339 272 204 63 5 1 80.2% $25.00

4 5 3381 Old Town 604 340 292 254 30 8 0 85.9% $25.00

4 1 4527 Orrington 110 39 35 30 4 1 0 89.7% $24.00

4 3 4633 Hampden 284 143 126 102 21 3 0 88.1% $25.00

4 TOTALS 2056 1042 877 722 138 17 2 84.17%

5 2 3198 Skowhegan 323 96 84 64 20 0 0 87.5% $25.00

5 2 4298 Dexter 141 96 84 56 28 0 0 87.5% $25.00

5 1 5723

Jackman Station 57 12 9 3 5 1 0 75.0% $25.00

5 3 6924 Fairfield 436 172 172 132 36 4 0 100.0% $25.00

5 3 7865 Madison 163 111 95 51 40 4 0 85.6% $21.00

5 1 7866 Norridgewock 69 15 11 8 3 0 0 73.3% $24.00

5 2 8934 Embden 138 65 59 46 13 0 0 90.8% $23.00

5 1 10881 Farmington 45 28 26 21 4 1 0 92.9% $25.00

5 1 11191 Newport 65 45 40 29 6 5 0 88.9% $20.50

5 TOTALS 1437 640 580 410 155 15 0 90.63%

6 1 3095 Friendship 128 36 32 26 4 2 0 88.9% $21.00

6 4 3108 Belfast 597 211 184 155 21 8 1 87.2% $26.00

6 1 4169 Vinalhaven 81 17 14 11 2 1 0 82.4% $21.00

6 2 6131 Northport 230 79 73 55 13 5 2 92.4% $26.00

6 1 9437 Washington 135 49 41 39 2 0 0 83.7% $24.00

6 TOTALS 1171 392 344 286 42 16 3 87.76%

7 2 2197 Topsham 114 64 54 39 14 1 0 84.4% $25.00

7 2 4525 Waldoboro 218 52 49 34 13 2 0 94.2% $20.50

7 2 7738 Bath 198 70 67 59 4 4 1 95.7% $20.50

7 2 8395 New Harbor 297 82 72 52 19 1 0 87.8% $23.00

7 TOTALS 827 268 242 184 50 8 1 90.30%

8 2 9 Gardiner 143 86 87 58 26 3 0 101.2% $25.00

8 5 887 Augusta 352 325 256 189 49 18 0 78.8% $30.00

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8 6 1285 Waterville 600 452 307 283 17 7 0 67.9% $28.00

8 5 8835 Winslow 792 403 362 321 40 1 0 89.8% $27.00

8 2 9526 Winthrop 123 55 67 29 23 15 0 121.8% $25.00

8 TOTALS 2010 1321 1079 880 155 44 0 81.68%

9 4 1603 Auburn 505 258 234 170 40 24 0 90.7% $31.00

9 4 1641 Rumford 882 250 226 125 70 31 0 90.4% $25.00

9 5 3335 Jay 647 403 362 307 54 1 0 89.8% $25.00

9 3 9150 Lewiston 199 115 96 75 20 1 0 83.5% $22.00

9 4 9459 Lisbon 546 223 203 181 19 3 0 91.0% $30.00

9 3 9787 South Paris 421 193 159 133 25 1 0 83.4% $25.00

9 1 11032 Greene 68 44 38 35 3 0 0 86.4% $26.00

TOTALS 3268 1486 1318 1026 231 61 0 88.69%

10 6 832 South Portland 1701 551 492 423 60 9 0 89.3% $30.00

10 2 6783 Lovell 110 57 52 43 9 0 0 91.2% $25.00

10 6 6859 Portland 1051 470 366 305 44 17 0 77.9% $25.00

10 2 9328 Harrison 95 55 47 42 4 1 0 85.5% $30.00

10 1 9605 Long Island 61 24 19 13 6 0 0 79.2% $22.00

10 3 10529 Yarmouth 101 102 103 93 9 1 0 101.0% $25.00

10 2 10643 Windham 81 74 64 50 12 2 0 86.5% $31.00

10 1 10879 Gorham 68 31 22 14 7 1 0 71.0% $25.00

10 1 11362 Naples 49 39 34 29 5 0 0 87.2% $28.50

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TOTALS 3317 1403 1199 1012 156 31 0 85.46%

11 3 489 Biddeford 489 159 143 141 2 0 0 89.9% $20.50

11 3 5744 SoBerwick 167 165 161 113 40 8 0 97.6% $21.00

11 1 6548 Kennebunk 121 29 26 25 1 0 0 89.7% $23.50

11 4 6977 York Beach 348 281 264 213 44 7 0 94.0% $30.00

11 4 7997 O.O.B. 322 205 105 80 24 1 0 51.2% $25.00

11 2 9394 Kittery 126 53 47 36 9 2 0 88.7% $26.00

11 4 9935 Sanford 506 250 229 194 34 1 1 91.6% $25.00

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TOTALS 2079 1142 975 802 154 19 1 85.38%

15020 M.A.L. 800 722 581 461 100 20 2 80.5% $35.00

10/21

20907 10346 8807 7176 1373 258 10 85.1%

ajroy NEED

100% 1539

RETAIN - REINSTATE - RECRUIT

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Voice of Democracy Patriot’s Pen

Teacher of the Year AWARDS BANQUET

Saturday, January 12, 2013 Winslow VFW Post 8835

SOCIAL HOUR: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

BANQUET: 6:00 pm

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Headquarters Best Western Plus Waterville 375 Main St, Waterville, ME 04091

(1-800-785-0111 or 1-207-873-0111) VFW Rate: $ 65.00 + tax, up to 4 persons, 2 double beds

Please make your own reservations with the Holiday Inn

Banquet Tickets are $ 25.00 per person Department Will Pay for All District Winner’s Banquet Tickets

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Banquet is Buffet Style Stuffed Chicken Breast, Smothered Beef, American Style Chop Suey

Potato, Vegetables, Salad, Rolls

Dessert Tray, Coffee

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Meals Totals _________________ x $25.00 = __________________

Name _________________________ Name _________________________

Name _________________________ Name _________________________

Name _________________________ Name _________________________

Name _________________________ Name _________________________

*NO ASSIGNED SEATING*

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Deadline for Banquet Ticket is: December 31, 2012 Make your check payable to “Department of Maine, VFW”

(No tickets will be sold after the deadline – Tickets will not be held without a payment) (There will be no refunds on the banquet tickets)

Send to: Alice Cote

686 Broadway St., Apt 12 Bangor, ME 04401

Phone: 1-207-941-0807